what should you look for, when a house has burnt completly down?
2007-01-11 11:50:10 · 11 answers · asked by phantomswidow06 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Chemical traces of accelerated
2007-01-11 12:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
People who investigate fires are trained to look for certain clues. Even when a house burns to the ground, there are tell-tale signs.
The area with the heaviest charring is where the fire started. If there is no possible ignition source in this area (i.e., fireplace, heater, electrical outlet), it's probably arson. The way the fire spreads is also a clue. If it spreads very rapidly or seems to start in more than one place at once, that's another strong indication. If flammable liquids or explosives are used, these will leave detectable residues. Also, any suspicious activity in the area beforehand could point to a suspect.
2007-01-11 20:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by WillyC 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In arson, accellerants are usually used. They leave behind burn patterns, & residual smells, & traces that can be detected mechanically, or by dogs. Most fires don't start all over the place, so when a building shows signs of multiple points if origin, then arson is also a suspected cause.
In cases where no arson was discovered, the fire could be traced back to a single source, like a poorly discarded cigarette, faulty electrical appliance, or other single source of ignition.
2007-01-11 21:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by No More 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it has completely burnt down there is very little to go on. You can't tell. Normally the fire is put out before it is completely gone. Then it is possible to tell where it most likely started because of the "burn pattern".
2007-01-12 00:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People who investigate fires are trained to look for certain clues. Even when a house burns to the ground, there are tell-tale signs.
The area with the heaviest charring is where the fire started. If there is no possible ignition source in this area
2007-01-12 03:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sonu G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the fire department specializes in that and can answer all of your questions. they are really good at finding the source of the fire even when there looks to be very little evidence left.
2007-01-11 20:48:36 · answer #6 · answered by summer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A fireman
2007-01-14 08:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traces of flammable liquids. Where the fire started ( near switch box or so on ) and how fire started.
2007-01-11 20:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question, I do hope this is your homework.
2007-01-12 01:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the fire department.
2007-01-11 20:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋